HC Deb 12 November 1940 vol 365 cc1606-7W
Major Owen

asked the Secretary of State for War how many recruiting officers there are in Wales and Monmouthshire; and how many of these have a knowledge of the Welsh language?

Mr. Eden

There are nine officers employed on recruiting duties in Wales and Monmouthshire, of whom one has a colloquial knowledge of the Welsh language. Some of the subordinate staff at various recruiting centres have a knowledge of the language.

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